[Job-offers-cs] Tenure track position(s) at Rochester Institute of Technology

[Pekka Orponen]

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Date: 	Thu, 17 Oct 2019 12:59:49 +0000
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*Assistant Professor - School of Mathematical Sciences*
4894BR
College of Science
COS School of Mathematical Sciences

*Faculty Type (Tenure Status):* Tenure-Track
*Faculty Discipline:* Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics
*Faculty Rank:* Assistant Professor
*Employment Category:* Full-time
*Anticipated Start Date:* 15-Aug-2020

*Department/College Description*
The College/ Department: The School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS) is 
one of six academic units in RIT's College of Science, which also houses 
the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, the Integrated 
Sciences Academy, the School of Chemistry and Materials Science, the 
School of Physics and Astronomy, and the Thomas H. Gosnell School of 
Life Sciences. The SMS promotes research in mathematical and statistical 
sciences and is the home of 74 faculty members, five administrative 
staff members, three undergraduate programs (Applied Mathematics, 
Computational Mathematics, and Applied Statistics and Actuarial 
Science), two MS programs (Applied and Computational Mathematics, 
Applied Statistics) and a Ph.D. program in Mathematical Modeling. The 
SMS offers the required mathematics and statistics courses for students 
from all RIT programs.

We are seeking individuals who have the ability and interest to 
contribute to a community committed to student-centeredness; 
professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, 
diversity, and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and 
collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's core values 
<https://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/policiesmanual/p040>, honor code 
<https://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/policiesmanual/p030>, and diversity 
commitment <https://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/policiesmanual/p050>.

*Detailed Job Description*
The School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS) at the Rochester Institute of 
Technology (RIT) invites applications for one or more tenure-track 
positions at the Assistant Professor level starting in August 2020. 
Preference will be given to applicants with research interests in 
mathematical biology or computational optimization, but applicants in 
other areas of mathematics that complement existing research groups will 
be considered. The School of Mathematical Sciences has research groups 
in the areas of biomedical modeling, inverse problems and optimization, 
computational relativity and gravitation, data science, dynamical 
systems, and fluid dynamics. Responsibilities include research, 
teaching, and service to the School of Mathematical Sciences, the 
College of Science, and RIT. The successful candidate will be expected 
to advise students in and support the growth of the Mathematical 
Modeling Ph.D. program, advise undergraduate and graduate students in 
other School of Mathematical Sciences' programs, teach courses in the 
graduate and undergraduate programs of the School of Mathematical 
Sciences, and develop a research program that receives external funding. 
Successful applicants will demonstrate outstanding research potential 
complementing existing research groups, a commitment to obtaining 
external grants to support research, an enthusiasm for teaching and 
engaging undergraduate and graduate students in mathematical sciences, 
and a dedication to furthering the mission of the School, College, and 
Institute. We are seeking individuals who have the ability and interest 
to contribute to a community committed to student-centeredness; 
professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, 
diversity, and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and 
collaboration.

*Required Minimum Qualifications*

· A PhD. or an equivalent degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, or 
a closely related field completed by the date of appointment

· Post-doctoral research or professional experience

· Potential to collaborate with SMS and other RIT faculty members

· An ongoing record of peer-reviewed publications

· A commitment to obtaining external grants to support research

· A commitment to undergraduate and graduate education

· A commitment to mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in research

· Ability to contribute to the college's continuing commitment to 
cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences

*Required Minimum Education Level*
PhD

*Required Application Documents*
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, Letters of Recommendation, 
Research Statement, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of 
Teaching Philosophy

*How To Apply*
In order to be considered for this position, go to 
http://careers.rit.edu/faculty 
<https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=1666092&targetURL=http://careers.rit.edu/faculty>. 
Search 4894BR

Please submit your online application; cover letter addressing the 
listed qualifications; curriculum vitae and upload the following 
attachments:

· Research statement that also addresses efforts and/or plans to obtain 
external funding, potential to collaborate with SMS/RIT faculty, and 
commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research

· Statement of teaching philosophy and any experience that also 
addresses commitment to undergraduate and graduate education

· Statement of diversity contribution

· Names and addresses of three references


Finalists will be required to have three letters of reference sent 
directly to the search committee. At least one of these letters should 
address the applicant's teaching abilities. Completed applications that 
are received by November 15th, 2019 will receive full consideration.

The direct link to this posting can be found here: 
https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGWEbHost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerid=25483&siteid=5291&AReq=4894BR 
<https://apptrkr.com/1666092>

*Additional Details*
The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background 
check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer 
made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human 
Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, 
pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal 
opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on 
the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, 
religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, 
national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, 
educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable 
accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation 
Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, 
or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any 
part of the application and hiring process, and you wish to discuss 
potential accommodations related to your application for employment at 
RIT, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email 
your request to Careers at rit.edu 
<https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=1666092&targetURL=mailto:Careers@rit.edu>.

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that 
promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more 
information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. 
Department of Education at ED.Gov.